When clutter starts to pile up, eliminating it can be overpowering. However, if your rental home is commencing to overflow with clutter, it’s important that you address the problem right away. The more time you wait, the more clutter will accumulate, making decluttering even complicated!
As opposed to attempting to declutter your entire house or apartment at the same time, try dividing it down into tiny portions. Irrespective of whether you have just 10 minutes each day, you can begin to clear away unsightly clutter little by little. By doing so, you can declutter your way toward attaining the tidy and organized home you need.
Tackle One Room at a Time
One effective approach to decluttering a rental home is to start with one room at a time. For example, numerous professional organizers advise choosing one room in your house to completely clear of clutter. One method is to make separate bins or boxes for things you need to be store, donated, or trashed. At that point, sort through and place each piece of clutter in one of the boxes.
Items that are improperly categorized should be thrown in the “put away” bin while tossing out broken items. Next, vacate each bin by retaining the items, throwing them away, or donating them to a local thrift shop. In this approach, you can rapidly clear off counters, floors, and tabletops and instantly see visible improvement.
Keep it Short and Sweet
Another effective approach to decluttering is to dedicate just a few minutes at each step decluttering one single space, such as a drawer or cabinet. With this approach, you first give yourself a time limit, such as 10 minutes. Afterward, you check the drawer or cabinet, pulling everything out. Throw away broken or expired items or donate things you haven’t used in the past year.
It’s always a good idea to go through your pantry and medicine cabinet at least once a year and remove any expired or unused items. Be sure to properly dispose of expired medications, as they cannot simply be tossed in the garbage. Countertops are one more trouble spot that can be rapidly cleared of clutter in just a few minutes.
After you’ve cleared the space, organize and replace the items you store there. This is an opportune moment to create a system for that spice cabinet or group items in your pantry for easier access. Closets may require 10 minutes of effort, but the same systematic approach will prove effective for them as well. Just ensure that you have plenty of boxes or bins handy to gather anything you no longer wish to keep and put away clothing items as you go.
A Place for Everything
Keeping your rental home free of clutter is easier if everything you own has a proper place. As we gather things, sometimes we accumulate items that don’t seem to belong anywhere in the house. However, to keep clutter under control, you must find a permanent home for your things and return them to their proper spot after usage.
If you have too many things for the available space, this might be the time to downsize or simplify. Think about donating unused items to a charity or thrift store. Or, if weather permits, you might sell some of your extra stuff online or hold a garage sale. Items you cannot bear to relinquish should be neatly stored in clearly labeled plastic tubs or bins. This enables you to keep your things and your home clean and organized.
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